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It's just the feeling when I'm back in ACECRAFT: Sky Hero!

✈️ The skies feel familiar. The battles feel familiar. And being back in ACECRAFT feels just right.🤩

To welcome all returning Pilots in the Sky Hero version, we're launching a special return community event!

📌 How to Participate:

1. Share your moments or feelings about returning to ACECRAFT： Sky Hero (screenshots or comments are both welcome).
2. Don't forget to leave your UID.

🎁 Event Rewards:

5 randomly selected Pilots who share their in-game moments will receive a 💸$50 gift card.
20 randomly selected Pilots who share their feelings will receive 500 💎Diamonds.

📍Important Note:

1. This event is exclusive to players of ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Version.
2. The event prize pool will be shared among all participants of the Sky Hero version across our EN communities.

Cloudia has been waiting for you. ☁️

Pilots, it's time to take off once again! ✈️

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Dear Pilots,

Cloudia is undergoing new changes. Here are the details of this update:

⏰Update Time

Starts at 05/14/2026 7:00 PM (UTC-8). Expected to last 30 minutes, may finish earlier or later depending on maintenance progress.

*You can enter the game normally during the update and will receive a notification when the update is complete. Simply restart the game, and you'll be able to obtain and download the updated content.

🎁Update Compensation

Content: 300 Diamonds. The compensation will be sent to you via mail after the update ends. Please claim them promptly.

Here are the update details for ACECRAFT:

I. New Pilot🌟

🙈New S-Tier Pilot - Wukong

Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, has arrived in Cloudia!

• Main Cannon - Flipping Firecloud: Fires 1 flame projectile forward and 2 small fireballs that crisscross ahead.
• Stunt - Mythic Legion: After absorbing a pink projectile, blows strands of Fur forward. After a short delay, the strands transform into forward-dashing Doppelgangers.
• Passive - Jingu Charge: When fully charged, Wukong slams his Jingu Staff down, restoring Ultimate Energy based on the number of enemies hit.
• Ultimate - Heavenshaker: Wukong raises his Jingu Staff high and brings it crashing down. He then enters the Great Sage mode, massively enhancing his Main Cannon and Stunt.

🌟Wukong - Skyward Recruit

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Wukong's exclusive Skyward Recruit begins! Every 10 draws guarantees an Excellent or higher Pilot. Once Wukong powers up to the required Amplification Level, snag amazing free rewards from Path of Growth. Don't miss the exclusive special packs loaded with Skyward Recruit Tickets and Power Cubes!

>> Honk's Depot will also feature Wukong's Signature Wingman "Morphing Vessel"!

II. New Content🏞️

Chapter 15 "The Elsewhere"

• Available: Opens permanently after the patch update.
• Clear Adventure Stage 14-9 to participate.
• Stepping into Naomi's dreamscape reveals a vibrant, fantastical world: a Rest Cabin, floating arenas, and a wildly colorful vegetable garden. It all feels familiar, yet strangely unsettling. Naomi's laughter echoes: "Welcome to my Elsewhere! I'm the great hero here. What about you? Ready to play the bad guys?" Is this a sweet dream, or a Night Terror in disguise? Within the fragmented Elsewhere, reality and illusion blur. You must press on to uncover the truth!

Dream Diary Cloudia Collectible Cards

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• New "Card Collection Season - Dream Diary" is here! Familiar figures appear in these dreams — some you may have met long ago, while others hail from another mysterious painted realm. Complete your collection to earn Power Cubes, Diamonds, and the Animated Avatar - "Laughing Walker"!

III. New Events😍

Dessert Lab

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• The new Dessert Lab event begins! Use Magic Frosting to make various flavors of Macarons and pass the Pudding Godmother's inspection. Active players will earn even more ranking rewards during the event!
• You can use items earned in the event to redeem generous rewards in the Fest Shop!

IV. Gameplay Updates📃

Rogue Riders

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Rogue Riders is live! Team up to challenge high-difficulty stages and win generous rewards! Active participation also grants great rewards.
• Attention! To get the generous bounty, remember to find a reliable teammate!

Co-Pilot Mode Event

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Co-Pilot Mode is here! Team up to clear stages! Challenge stages together to claim generous rewards, including Recruit Tickets, large amounts of Gold, EXP, and Diamonds!

Tempus Trek

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Tempus Trek is available! Challenge the new theme stages, reach the target scores, and claim generous rewards!
• Abnormal dreamwave detected! Unknown Night Terror reactions found at Tempus Trek coordinates. Ready to face these troublesome new foes?

V. Adjustments👀

Gear Fuse Rarity Cap Increased

• Available after the patch update
• The max Fuse Rarity for Legendary Gear is increased from +4 to +6.

Manual Level Cap Increased

• Available after the patch update
• Increased the level caps for [Normal Manual], [Amplify Manual], and [Wingman Manual].

🔔ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Update Notice🔔

Dear Pilots,

Cloudia is undergoing new changes.

📍Important Note: The following update content is exclusive to ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Version.

⏰Update Time

Starts at 05/14/2026 7:00 PM (UTC-8). Expected to last 30 minutes, may finish earlier or later depending on maintenance progress.

*You can enter the game normally during the update and will receive a notification when the update is complete. Simply restart the game, and you'll be able to obtain and download the updated content.

🎁Update Compensation

Content: 300 Diamonds. The compensation will be sent to you via mail after the update ends. Please claim them promptly.

I. New Pilot🌟

💚New S-tier Pilot - Edith

Operator Edith is online, with the enemy nowhere to hide! Don't forget, she's the ultimate deep-cover Intelligence Specialist!

• Main Cannon - Fuel Lockdown: Fires a Fuel Bomb forward that leaves Lingering Flames behind.
• Stunt - Flame Matrix: After absorbing pink projectiles, summons a Projectile Launcher that follows her and fires Thermal Projectiles.
• Passive - Firepower Allocation: Edith accumulates energy when dealing DMG. When Heat is full, automatically summons 2 Flamethrowers to lock onto and attack enemies.
• Ultimate - Termination Order: Edith initiates the order, deploying 4 Annihilation Storms. Deals continuous DMG to enemies within the range of the Annihilation Storms and clears projectiles.

🦁New S-tier Pilot - Leo

The once-superstar Leo has joined the battlefield. The stage lights are ready for him once again! Are you ready for the applause and screams?

• Main Cannon - Glamour Roar: Fires two Sonic Projectiles forward to attack enemies.
• Stunt - Rhythmic Beats: After absorbing pink projectiles, Leo starts Rocking Out, continuously dealing DMG to surrounding enemies. Enemies close to Leo take extra DMG.
• Passive - Royal Rhythm: When Leo deals Main Cannon and Stunt DMG, he accumulates Popularity and gradually increases his Stardom Level. Every so often, Leo starts Rocking Out, gaining a massive shield while periodically dealing massive DMG to enemies in front of him. The higher the Stardom Level, the longer the enhanced Rocking Out state lasts.
• Ultimate - Born to Shine: Leo summons two spotlights to center on himself. The blinding radiance deals Continuous DMG to enemies within the area.

⭐Edith Skyward Recruit

• Opens at 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Edith's exclusive Skyward Recruit is now live! Every 10 draws guarantees an Excellent or higher tier Pilot! When Edith's Amplification Level reaches the specified requirements, you can also claim free rewards in Path of Growth. Special packs for Skyward Recruit Tickets or Power Cubes are also available for purchase!

>> Honk's Depot will also feature Edith's Signature Wingman "Patrol Beetle Type E"!

• Dashes forward, dropping several Self-Destruct Beetles along its path that track enemies, exploding on impact.

⭐Leo Skyward Recruit

• Opens at 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Leo's exclusive Skyward Recruit begins! Every 10 draws guarantees an Excellent or higher Pilot. Once Leo powers up to the required Amplification Level, you can snag amazing free rewards from Path of Growth. Don't miss the exclusive special packs loaded with Skyward Recruit Tickets and Power Cubes!

>> Honk's Depot will also feature Leo's Signature Wingman "Superstar's Voice"!

II. New Content👀

Chapter 15 "The Elsewhere"

• Available: Opens permanently after the patch update.
• Clear Adventure Stage 14-9 to participate.
• Stepping into Naomi's dreamscape reveals a vibrant, fantastical world: a Rest Cabin, floating arenas, and a wildly colorful vegetable garden. It all feels familiar, yet strangely unsettling. Naomi's laughter echoes: "Welcome to my Elsewhere! I'm the great hero here. What about you? Ready to play the bad guys?" Is this a sweet dream, or a Night Terror in disguise? Within the fragmented Elsewhere, reality and illusion blur. You must press on to uncover the truth!

Dream Diary Cloudia Collectible Cards

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• New "Card Collection Season - Dream Diary" is here! Familiar figures appear in these dreams — some you may have met long ago, while others hail from another mysterious painted realm. Complete your collection to earn Power Cubes, Diamonds, and the Animated Avatar - "Laughing Walker"!

III. New Events😍

Navigator Pass

• Opens at 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Complete Weekly Missions and event Challenges to accumulate Pass EXP and get rewards! Snag Skyward Recruit Tickets and generous rewards.

Cloud Chase

• Opens at 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Team up with either Joey or Elsa, complete missions, and score some awesome rewards! Plus, the winning team gets extra bonus prizes!

Spring Fair

• Opens at 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• Clear Adventure Stage 1-3 to participate.
• The [Spring Fair] is now open! Participate to enjoy fun gameplay and get rewards:

>> During the event, participate in Fest Sign-in to obtain Skyward Recruit Tickets, Recruit Tickets, and Diamonds!

>> In Wild Harvest, complete missions to earn Shovels and unearth hidden treasures in the event map tiles! Excavate all targets for clear rewards and climb leaderboards!

>> You can use items earned in the event to redeem generous rewards in the Fest Shop!

IV. Gameplay Updates🙌

Rogue Riders

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Rogue Riders is live! Team up to challenge high-difficulty stages and win generous rewards! Active participation also grants great rewards.
• Attention! To get the generous bounty, remember to find a reliable teammate!

Co-Pilot Mode Event

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Co-Pilot Mode is here! Team up to clear stages! Challenge stages together to claim generous rewards, including Recruit Tickets, large amounts of Gold, EXP, and Diamonds!

Tempus Trek

• Available from 05/15/2026 00:00 (UTC-8).
• A new period of Tempus Trek is available! Challenge the new theme stages, reach the target scores, and claim generous rewards!
• Abnormal dreamwave detected! Unknown Night Terror reactions found at Tempus Trek coordinates. Ready to face these troublesome new foes?

V. Adjustments🧐

Gear Fuse Rarity Cap Increased

• Available after the patch update
• The max Fuse Rarity for Legendary Gear is increased from +4 to +6.

Manual Level Cap Increased

• Available after the patch update
• Increased the level caps for [Normal Manual], [Amplify Manual], and [Wingman Manual].

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Dear Pilots,
Thank you all for your patience! We are pleased to announce that —

ACECRAFT: Sky Hero (Android Platform) has officially been back online since 05/10! App access has now been fully restored across both iOS and Android platforms. The game is available for normal play, and our team is continuing to restore the remaining features.
📍 Please note that payment services on the Android platform are temporarily unavailable as we actively work with Google Play to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thank you for your patience during the infrastructure maintenance period. We appreciate you sticking with us!❤️
Here is the detailed information for the resumption:

I. What to Do After Service Resumes?👀

1. Download the new client
   - After service resumes, you will need to download the latest version of the ACECRAFT: Sky Hero client.
2. Log in and continue your progress
   - Your account data has been preserved during the suspension period.
   - Simply log in with your previously linked account (Google, Facebook, Apple ID, etc.) to continue the game from where you left off.
3. What if I find something wrong with my progress?
   - Please contact us via email as soon as possible at acecraft-us@skystone.games, and provide the following if possible:
   - Your account information (ID / Nickname)
   - Device and system information
   - Screenshots of the issue
   We will do our best to help you and restore your progress.

II. Patience Reward Plan and How to Claim It🎁
To thank you for your patience during the long wait, we are offering rewards for the days our service was not available:
📌Important Note: The following rewards are exclusive to the Android platform for ACECRAFT: Sky Hero. Please note that separate exclusive rewards were previously distributed to iOS players upon the restoration of service on that platform.

The suspension lasted for 111 days. Every eligible Pilot will receive:

1. Reward based on the total number of suspended days: [Recruit Ticket ×111, Diamond ×11100, Stamina ×11100, Tempus Token ×111,000, Gold - 24H ×555, EXP Soda - 24H ×222, Blueprints - 24H ×111, Universal Trial Permit ×222, Premium Key ×555, Ampere Battery ×111, Pappo Fruit ×880]. Please note that the quantity of Pappo Fruit is calculated starting from the day the Pappo feature launched.

2. If you purchased Privileges or Passes that were active during the suspension period, you will receive the following reward:
   - Permanent Privilege: Reward based on the total number of suspended days: [Diamond ×7770, Stamina ×3330, Gold - 12H ×111, EXP Soda - 12H ×111, Blueprints - 6H ×111, Premium Key ×222, Silver Scissors ×1110]
   - Monthly Pass, Weekly Privilege Pass, Stamina Pass, Navigator Pass: We will reissue all unclaimed rewards after service resumes.

3. Extra reward:
   - After service resumes, we will send an extra one-time reward of [Diamond ×12,000, Skyward Recruit Ticket ×40, Power Cube ×40, Recruit Ticket ×40, Premium Key ×120, Treasure Key ×40].
   - Since the resumption of operations went beyond our expectations, we're adding a one-time reward of [Epic Amplification Badge ×1，Cloudia Collectible Pack ×24].

4. Eligibility
   - All Pilots who registered an account in ACECRAFT: Sky Hero (Android Platform) before the suspension (01/19/2026 22:00 UTC-8).
   - Reward will be issued per account and is not tied to a specific device.

5. How to Claim
   - Log in to the game and head to the Menu - Mail to claim all compensation.
   - Since the Patience Reward Plan includes many items, you might receive multiple emails. Don't forget to check them out.

III. Missed Events During the Suspension 🗓️
We will bring back and reschedule events you've missed during the suspension period. They will be announced and launched in different batches after the game resumes. For the full schedule, please check our earlier event announcement.

IV. Features Currently Not Fully Restored🔔
While the app has been restored, some features are still being worked on and will not be available immediately. We would like to clarify this in advance:
⭐Special Note: This only applies to ACECRAFT: Sky Hero (US version). The ACECRAFT version in other regions is unaffected.

1. Official Purchase Store

- Payments on the Android platform are currently unavailable; we are actively negotiating with Google Play to restore service.
- The official purchase store is temporarily unavailable.
2. In-game Customer Support
- The in-game customer support system may not function properly.
- If you need help or encounter issues, please contact us via email.
- Customer Support Email: acecraft-us@skystone.games
We will reply and assist you as soon as possible.
3. In-game Notice Page
- In-game notices and news cannot be displayed properly for now.
- To ensure you don't miss important information, please follow our social media channels first.
We will continue doing everything we can to restore the features above, and we will keep you informed.

From the day service went offline until now, every single one of you who kept waiting for ACECRAFT: Sky Hero has meant the world to us.
Thank you for waiting for us to come back.🥰
Welcome home! Hop in and buckle up —
Let's take to the skies together once again.

— The ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Team🚀

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